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After a Ureteroscopy with or without Stent [English] Permalink Public

You have just had a utereroscopy with a stent or without a stent. Read this information about when to get help and how to care for yourself at home. (English) Colour

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Summer Heat Safety for Seniors and People with Medical Conditions [English] Permalink Public

Explains how extreme heat can affect your health and why, what you can do to stay safe, and the signs of heat illness to watch for. Also includes ways that family and care partners can support those who are most vulnerable. Also available in a larger text size for those with vision challenges. (#267482). (English) Colour

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Be prepared for summer heat (wallet card) [English] Permalink Public

A card with helpful tips for staying cool and healthy during the heat and poor air quality events in the summer. Note to staff: Please order the wallet card in colour. (English) Colour

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Vascular Access for Hemodialysis - Your Fistula [English] Permalink Public

Vascular access is a way to get to a kidney patient's blood so that it can be cleaned. This factsheet outlines the three different types of vascular access and other related information. (English)

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http://www.bcrenal.ca/resource-gallery/Documents/V...

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Kidney Transplant From a Living Donor [English] Permalink Public

If you have kidney disease that will lead to kidney failure, a kidney transplant might be the best treatment for you. Finding a living donor at an early stage of your kidney disease may allow you to avoid dialysis completely. This resource explains the steps before a kidney transplant process. (English)

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http://www.bcrenal.ca/resource-gallery/Documents/K...

Home Peritoneal Dialysis [English] Permalink Public

Home peritoneal dialysis could be right for you. This resource describes the benefits of home peritoneal dialysis and answers common questions. (English) Colour

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Vaccinations for Solid Organ Transplant Recipients [English] Permalink Public

This handout has information on vaccinations after your transplants. (English)

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http://www.transplant.bc.ca/Documents/Medications/...

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Extracorporeal Shock Wave Lithotripsy (ESWL) (Jim Pattison Outpatient Care and Surgery Centre) [English] Permalink Public

Describes how to prepare for this procedure and what happens during and after the procedure. (English) Colour

Kidney Removal Surgery [English] Permalink Public

Information booklet on your surgery and recovery at home after having kidney removal surgery (Nephrectomy). You are having surgery (an operation) to remove all or part of one of your kidneys (partial or total nephrectomy) or remove a kidney and the attached ureter (nephro-ureterectomy). Replaces #265734 (English) Colour

Can I still travel now that I am on Hemodialysis? [Punjabi] Permalink Public

This pamphlet addresses some of the important issues for dialysis patients to consider regarding travel. (Punjabi) Colour

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